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Taylor School District

Michigan · Public School District
13
Schools
5,385
Students
$16,762
Per-Pupil Spend
+17% nat'l
76.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+25pp vs nat'l
71.8%
Graduation Rate
-14.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Taylor School District is a public school district in Michigan serving 5,385 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 71.8% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,762 is above average for a US public school district. 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hoover Middle School06–08490
Robert J West Middle School06–08641
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Taylor Career and Technical Center09–120
Taylor High School09–121,394
Taylor Virtual Learning Academy06–12288
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,762+17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
27%
State
50.0%
Local (property tax)
26.7%
Federal
23.3%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (27%), with notable federal support (23%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
5,385
Students
77%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate71.8%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,762 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 71.8%, graduation is 14.7 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
77% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Taylor School District?
Taylor School District has 13 public schools, serving a total of 5,385 students.
What is the graduation rate for Taylor School District?
The graduation rate is 71.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Taylor School District spend per student?
Taylor School District spends $16,762 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Taylor School District?
77% of students in Taylor School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Taylor School District?
No, Taylor School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Taylor School District serve?
Taylor School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Taylor School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Taylor School District is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.